8 patients killed after massive fire at Jaipur's SMS Hospital ICU

Written By :  Anshika Mishra
Published On 2025-10-06 12:18 GMT   |   Update On 2025-10-06 12:18 GMT
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Eight patients were killed and five remain critical after a massive fire broke out late Sunday night in the ICU of the Trauma Centre at Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur. In response, the Rajasthan government has ordered a probe into the incident, while relatives of the deceased patients have alleged negligence and a lack of firefighting equipment.

The fire reportedly started around 11.20 p.m. in the storeroom of the Neuro ICU ward, where paper, ICU equipment, and blood sampler tubes were stored.

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According to an IANS report, a short circuit is suspected to be the cause, according to the Trauma Centre's nodal officer and senior doctor.

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Fire at Jaipur Hospital Claims 8 Lives; Families Accuse Staff of Ignoring Safety Warnings

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